Earlier, a warm send off was given to him at the Police Control Room in Srinagar. Mubaraka Gul, Advisor to the Chief Minister, saw him off in the presence of police officers.

Jan was handed over to his family members and other relatives, who had turned up to receive him, following the Chief Minister's decision to pardon him and withdraw the case against him.

Omar had called Jan to his residence on Tuesday where, after giving him a patient hearing, had directed the police to set him free.

"Jan had on that occasion praised the government and shouted slogans in favour of government and police. He was repentive for his impudent action", said a press release issued by the police media centre said.